You will recall that Brother Lawrence was a 17th Century French monk whose job was working in the kitchen of the monastery. He enjoyed the continual presence of God, regardless of whatever he might be doing.
For me the time of action does not differ from the time of prayer, and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen, while several persons are together calling for as many different things, I possess GOD in as great tranquility as when upon my knees at the Blessed Sacrament.
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Nor is it needful that we should have great things to do. We can do little things for GOD; I turn the cake that is frying on the pan for the love of Him. . . It is enough for me to pick up but a straw from the ground for the love of GOD.
-- Brother Lawrence
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